Church Briefs

Clothes giveaway, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. March 17, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, Hahira. Sponsored by the Women’s Mission Department. There will be clothes ranging from youth sizes up to adult sizes, both male and female clothing.

Pastor’s Aid Program, 6 p.m. March 17, River Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2884 James Rd. Guest speaker: Pastor Matthew Troupe: Guest Church, First Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church. 

Clothes Giveaway, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. March 17, Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 5009 Hwy. 122 East, Hahira. There will be clothes from youth sizes up to adult sizes, both male and female clothing. Sponsored by the Women’s Department. 

Big Gospel Sing in honor of Pastor Gail M. Finley, 6 p.m. March 17, Unity Church of God, 906 B. Williams St. Special groups include Unity Church of God Choir, Deacon Curtis Williams, Lil Bro and the Boys, Michael Acrees and Miracle Worker of Fitzgerald, Evang. Karen Jackson of Butler, Fla., Bro. Kevin Edwards of Morven and others.

Sunday Service, 10:45 a.m. March 18, Unitarian Universalist Church, 1951 E. Park Ave., Speaker:  Rev. Fred Howard, “Must Familiarity Breed Contempt?” Children’s Religious Education concurrent with Sunday services.

Pastor and Wife, Rev. Dr. Booker T. Rose Jr. and First Lady Gloria Rose 19th Anniversary,  11 a.m. and 3 p.m. March 18, Young’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 710 Shirley Ave., Douglas. 

150th Church Anniversary, 11 a.m. March 18, Second Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, 5922 Clyattville -Nankin Road. Guest Pastors and churches: Tuesday, Dr. Joe Troope and River Hill MBC: Wednesday, Pastor Andrew Fleming and Silver Run Baptist Church and Pastor Donald Walker of Concord Baptist Church; Thursday, Rev. Velma Grant and Payton AME, Elder Lenford Johnson and New Zion Christian Center, Pastor Marcus Burke and Francis Lake AME; Sunday, Dr. Charles E. Vinson, Sr. Pastor and Greater Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. Dinner will be served after Sunday services.

1st Annual Family and Friends Day, 10 a.m. March 18, Victory Church, 809 Tillman St., Hahira.

Annual Spring Revival and 32nd Church Anniversary, 7 p.m. March 19-21; 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. March 25, Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, 411-415 East Crane Ave. Guest speakers and churches: Monday, Pastor Albert Lee Barfield and First Antioch Missionary Baptist Church; Tuesday, Pastor Lorenzo Williams and New Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church; Wednesday, Pastor David Adams and Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church; Sunday, 11 a.m.: Speaker, Pastor Brantley L. McCollough Sr.: 3 p.m.: Speaker, Pastor Dedrick Mathis, New Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Dinner will be served after morning worship.

Three Night Spring Revival, 7 p.m. March 19-21, Mount Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Quitman. Guest speakers: Min. Rufus Garrison, Minister Wilbert Mobley, and Minister Rufus Medlock.

Spring Revival, 7 p.m. March 20-23, River Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2884 James Rd. Guest speakers and churches: Tuesday: Pastor Marcus Haynes and Providence MBC family, Hahira: Wednesday, Pastor Phillip Corker and Day Spring MBC family: Thursday: Pastor Charles Day and Mt. Ararat MBC family: Friday: Pastor Darren Neal, Christ Gospel MBC family.

Gospel Sing featuring The Singing Cookes of Kingsport, Tenn.: Doors open at 6 p.m.; Sing at 7 p.m. March 23, First Assembly of God in Tifton. Free admission but a love offering will be taken. For more information call Jerry at (478) 318-7679 or Ken at (229) 546-8223.

Clothes Giveaway, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. March 24, St. James Baptist Church, 104 1/2 Wisenbaker Lane. There will be  kids, women and men clothing. Sponsored by the Senior Mission Department. 

Annual Choir Musical, 3 p.m. March 25, Greater Pleasant Temple Missionary Baptist Church, 309 Cherry St. Featuring: The Sharper Singers, Mt. Olive Church Choir, Shady Grove, St. John AME Church Choir, Mt. Carmel Church of God in Saints, Tabernacle Church of God in Christ, New Hope Baptist Church Choir and many more. The public is cordially invited to attend.

19th Annual City-Wide Passover Service, 12 p.m. March 30, Evangel Temple Church, 2045 Clay Rd. Guest speaker: Rev. Billy Graham McFadden, St. Paul AME Church, Valdosta. Also on program will be Evangel Temple Praise Team: Pastor Lee Henderson, Second Oak Grove, Clyattville: Pastor Franklin Walden Jr., The Vision Church: St. Paul AME Choir: Dr. Chuck Owens, Pastor, First Baptist Church of Valdosta: Erica Brown: Rev. Ron Hatchett, First Baptist Church of Valdosta: Deacon Eric Brown. The public is invited to attend.

Christus Chorus of Concordia University, St. Paul, Minn. participates musically during worship service, 12 Noon, March 30, Messiah Lutheran Church, 500 Baytree Rd. The 28-voice choir, under the direcrtion of Dr. David L. Mennicke, will  perform a variety of music at appropriate times throughout the worship service. A freewill offering will be taken to support the choir’s music ministry. 

Annual Easter Egg Hunt, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. March 31, CrossPointe Church, 4100 N. Valdosta Rd. There will be egg hunts for all ages, games, and concessions.

4th Annual Youth Restoration, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. April 7, Saunder’s Park, 1151 River St. Presented by Heart of God Ministries. There will be bounce house, free Bibles, free food, six speakers, opportunity to sign up for free G.E.D. classes. Bring your family, towels and chairs. For more information call (229) 269-5511. 

Easter Extravaganza, 8 a.m. April 1, New Life Ministries, 5651 Inner Perimeter Rd. Only one service. 

Grief Support Group meeting, 4-6 p.m. beginning April 8, Park Avenue United Methodist Church, 100 E. Park Ave. This GriefShare Group will meet for 13 weeks. Each session will include a video presentation, a discussion and sharing time. The only cost is $15 for the course workbook. To register or for more information, contact Pastor David Tart at (229)300-8805 or davidtart@paumc.com.

Gospel Concert, Doors open at 4 p.m.; Sing at 5 p.m. April 15, Bethany Missionary Baptist Church, 8165 Dry Lake Rd., Quitman. Featuring: The Men of Calvary from Quitman; The Dixie Darlings of New Jersey Missionary Baptist Church; The Christian Brothers of Calvary Christian Center; and many more. Hosted by the Brooks County Union Education Department. 

Live Simulast of Priscilla Shirer and Anthony Evans, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 28, New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. Tickets are available at www.njmbcvaldosta.org and on the New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church Facebook Page, with a link to the ticket site. Registration is due by April 25th. For more information or registration, contact the Women’s Discipleship Ministry at njmbcwdc@gmail.com or Sis. LaShayla Dyer at (229) 251-5495 or Sis. Leslie Green at (704) 564-3558. 

Union Cathedral Church holds “A Day of Service” to serve those who serve, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. May 5, Union Cathedral Church, 1050 E. Hill Ave. There will be free food served at 12 Noon. 

 

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